Torkoal #172
📉 Dip AlertTorkoal is card #172 from Twilight Masquerade, a Illustration Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $6.23 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Torkoal #172 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Torkoal at a glance
- Short-term trend -11.7% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket values it at €7.40 (EUR).
- Live market value $6.23 for the Holofoil print.
- Illustration Rare rarity.
- Set: Twilight Masquerade (Scarlet & Violet, 2024).
Torkoal price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Torkoal #172.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.99
- Mid
- $6.93
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Torkoal #172
Printed as #172 in Twilight Masquerade, Torkoal belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series and dates to 2024. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 130 HP, printed as Basic.
The card is illustrated by Masa and currently trades at $6.23 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $3.99 to —.
“Coal is the source of Torkoal's energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.”
Printed flavour text on the Twilight Masquerade #172 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Twilight Masquerade
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #172 / 167
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- Masa
- HP
- 130
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #324
- Released
- 2024/05/24
Torkoal attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Torkoal #172 — the playability layer behind the price.
Ramming Shell
During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Fire Spin
Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Torkoal price analysis
What drives the current market value of Torkoal #172.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($6.23) — 1 version in total.
$6.23 gives Torkoal real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
At $6.23 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Torkoal trends at €7.40 on Cardmarket (avg sold €5.02, lowest NM €3.00).
Torkoal price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €4.96 against a 30-day average of €5.62 (-11.7%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €4.95, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €7.40.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $6.13–$6.92. The most recent snapshot of $6.23 sits 13% up that range, 10% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 3.9%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 11.4%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Torkoal?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $6.23 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $5.10 via eBay's default tier, $5.14 on TCGplayer, $5.57 on Cardmarket, $5.25 on Whatnot and $6.23 selling directly — a $1.13 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Torkoal?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Torkoal #172 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Torkoal #172.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $6.23 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $52.21 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-62.6% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Torkoal within Twilight Masquerade
Within Twilight Masquerade it is the #30 most valuable of 39 tracked cards; the set median is $12.36.
That is 50% below the middle of the set — a top-26% position.
The set's top card is Greninja ex (#214), valued at $255.69.
What makes Torkoal valuable
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Torkoal is sought by players and collectors alike.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Contemporary (2024) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- Artwork by Masa is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Illustration Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
Buying & selling Torkoal
- Bulk lots of Torkoal can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Torkoal, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $6.23 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.96 and €5.62) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Torkoal has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Torkoal value questions
How much is Torkoal worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $6.23 (low $3.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €7.40.
Will Torkoal hold its value?
As a contemporary Illustration Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-11.7% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Torkoal rare?
Torkoal is a Illustration Rare card from Twilight Masquerade (Scarlet & Violet series, 2024). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Torkoal?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($6.23). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Torkoal?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.23. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Torkoal's value?
Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Masa also matters to collector demand.
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